Lacombe

Lacombe City Council has approved the Recreation and Culture Master Plan update after engagement with groups, local youth, and the community. 

The update utilizes the original master plan structure to predict the community’s recreation and culture priority needs.   

Feedback was collected through three surveys, community-wide, user group, and youth, to provide insight into the preferences of each group.   

The Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Dakota Saskosky.

She was last seen in North Red Deer on Nov. 1. There is concern for her well-being.

Dakota is described as:

·        5 feet 4 inches and approximately 115 pounds

·        Light complexion

·        Red hair and brown eyes

On Nov. 11, at 12:36 a.m., the Blackfalds RCMP responded to a report of a robbery with a firearm at a local 7-11. 

Two unidentified people in scream masks entered the store, threatened the staff, and discharged a shotgun into the ceiling.  

The suspects left after taking cash from the till. 

The shotgun is described as having a unique silver/stainless steel barrel.  

While police investigate, they are asking the public for information related to the crime. 

The Innisfail RCMP have confirmed that missing 31-year-old Tarin Crier has been located and is safe. 

RCMP were seeking assistance from the public to locate Crier. 

She was last seen in Innisfail on Nov. 11, leaving her home.

There was concern for her well-being. 

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RCMP are looking for a female suspect following a bear spray attack at the Sylvan Lake Walmart that occurred on Oct. 21.

Police say the woman had placed several items inside her cart and was attempting to leave the store without paying.

The suspect ultimately discharged the bear spray on an 80-year-old male greeter and a 56-year-old female customer service staff member before leaving the store with the stolen items.

EMS arrived on the scene and treated both individuals.

Red Deer drivers are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption along 52 Avenue.

From 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 14 until 4 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 52 Avenue south of 43 Street will be closed to northbound traffic.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to obey all signs and follow detour signage.

Please slow down when approaching the area. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

For the latest traffic updates, click here.

Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20 and Memorial Trail in Sylvan Lake is now complete.  

The project began in April and was completed in multiple phases to mitigate impacts on traffic flow.  

The goal of the new roundabout is to improve traffic safety and turning, as the population grows, the Town of Sylvan Lake’s website said.   

Red Deer - South MLA Jason Stephan is hosting a community town hall Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

Stephan will share updates on local priorities, including Red Deer's hospital expansion.

He will also touch on other provincial priorities such as strengthening individual and family rights.

Stephan will be answering questions from the audience as well.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Cross Country Running team capped off its season with a seventh-place finish at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Cross Country Running National Championships.

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